CNBC Economy / Updates
- Consumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens September 11, 2026The survey's headline index hit a level of 47.8, down 7.5% from the August reading and off 13.2% from a year ago.
- Inflation persisted in August, potentially locking in a Fed interest rate hike September 11, 2026The all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
- Friday's CPI inflation report is even more important than usual. Here's what to expect September 10, 2026The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August consumer price index report at 8:30 a.m.